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Go-kart driver injured in accident in Elba

By Howard B. Owens

A 19-year-old Batavia man was injured Saturday after he lost control of a go-kart he was driving on Barrville Road, Elba, and was ejected from the vehicle.

Jacob T. Bell, of Washington Avenue, Batavia, was transported to UMMC in a private car with cuts on his face.

Bell was reportedly southbound on Barrville Road at 7 p.m. when he crossed over into the northbound lane to allow another vehicle to pass. Bell said he overcorrected and lost control of the go-kart.

No citations were issued.

The accident was investigated by Deputy Timothy Wescott.

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